This modern Gothic horror story is atmospheric and thematic (addressing wealthy privilege), and it’s an engaging read even if the omniscient point-of-view isn’t perfectly handled.
“Conscience” by Jonathan Pongratz is a science fiction short story with a high-stakes premise involving societal thought control, and I flinched at the deftly written scenes of blood and gore. The entity that possesses the 11-year-old girl is beastly, ravenous, heavy, and deadly, and it has a specific reason for being in the Glasgows’ house. The Possession of Natalie Glasgow by Hailey Piper.
The hubster and I buddy-read this classic science fiction story which reflects sexist viewpoints and cheesy writing style of the time (1962), but it raises the interesting discussion question of how do you prove sentience? The Emissary 3: Love Hurts by Marcia Meara is the third book in Meara’s angelic trilogy, and this feel-good, sweet story seeks to define what real love is. YA isn’t my normal go-to, but Martin’s breezy prose is a nice change of pace, and I liked the scary angel-demon-human fight scenes and especially enjoyed the final book which had me in tears. Never Trust a Demon, Never Wake a Nightmare, and Never Love an Angel(Books 2-4 in the Never series) by Kelly Martin. In this story for early-reader children, Lo-Bamijoko addresses a serious subject, age-related dementia, through the eyes of a forgetful grandmother who leans on her Catholic faith, sensitive and well-done. Not Again, Grandma by Joy Nwosu Lo-Bamijoko.
In this modern Gothic haunted house story that doubles as a murder mystery, the plot is a tad predictable, but it’s a fun read nonetheless, especially if you enjoy mystery stories. This collection of 10 erotica short stories puts a fresh spin on sex scenes, and I never felt like I was reading, you know ( trashy stuff), because Kent is a good storyteller regardless the genre.
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